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What is a Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the primary component of any computer system. It carries out instructions from a computer program and processes data. It is a single chip that acts as a complete computational engine. The first microprocessor, the Intel 4004, was introduced in 1971. While it was not very powerful and could only perform…

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What is Computational Biology (Bioinformatics)

Computational biology, also known as bioinformatics, is the field of biology that uses computational techniques to analyze and interpret biological data. This can include data from DNA sequences, protein structures, and gene expression patterns, among other sources. Computational biologists use a variety of tools and techniques, including computer programming, statistical analysis, and machine learning, to…

What is a Scientific Method?

What is a Scientific Method?

The scientific method is a systematic process for conducting scientific research. It involves making observations, formulating hypotheses, testing hypotheses through experiments, and analyzing the results. The goal of the scientific method is to collect unbiased, reliable, and reproducible data that can be used to develop theories and explanations of problems. The scientific method is an…

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What is Nmap?

Nmap is an open-source networking utility (network scanner) used to discover IP addresses (hosts) and open ports on the network by sending packets and analyzing the responses. Nmap started as a Linux utility and was ported to other operating systems including Windows and macOS. Network engineers use Nmap for port scanning, ping sweeps, OS detection,…